 SANCHEZ, MARIA ARSELLIA TRANCOSA, "SALLY" was born October 6, 1921 in Curry, New Mexico. On Friday, January 30, 2015, she went to be with our Lord and her husband Jesse; mother, Carmen and father, Pete Trancosa; sons, Ray Flores and Michael Flores; daughter, Lydia Flores; granddaughter, Athena; sisters, Gloria Trancosa, Emily Chavez, Reyna Galindo, Helen Garcia and Dorothy Trancosa. She is survived by her children, Linda Flores L'Esperance, Gilbert Flores and wife Sue, Charles Sanchez, Sharon Sanchez, Darlene Rowe and Ralph Flores; cherished great granddaughter, Eden Quintana; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Hope Galvan; Little Peanut, who brightened her day; as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss her greatly. Sally worked at Wool Worth downtown 4th St, for many years and then went to work for K-Mart for over 25 years, where she retired. Sally owned and managed Oak Corral Trailer Park for over 30 years all by herself. The family would like to specially thank Richard, Sally's grandson, for always helping to take care of the trailer park until his health would no longer allow it. Sally will be remembered for her love of her family and how she enjoyed bingo and slots. Many of the workers at Isleta Casino knew Sally and our family would like to thank Manny and all of the workers there. Thank you to Arlene for caring for our mother and making her the happiest even in her last days of life. Like mom would say, you were her angel. Thank you to Linda's granddaughters, Sabrina and Julie for helping with their great grandma; Sabrina always gave mom a cross on the forehead every day she came by to see her. To Charles, Sandra and Debbie, thank you for always being there when you were so needed and to all the Mora family for their help and support. A special thank you to Sally's daughter Linda for taking such good care of your mother till her last day, a job well done. We are going to miss mom. The pain will take a long time, but I know in God we will all be together one day. Mom, your just on vacation! We love you! Mom was a lovely mother who brought us up all by herself and took care of all of her children like no other mother could. She did everything for her children and grandchildren, and then some. I will miss my bingo buddy, my friend, my mom; you did not go alone you took part of me. Services will be held at St Frances Xavier Catholic Church, 816 Broadway Blvd. SE, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. A visitation will begin at 10:00 am. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 am and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Burial will then take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Randy Flores, Rudy Flores, Joe Saiz, Jerome Chavez, Charles Mora, Lazarus Rowe, Julie Mora and Debbie L'Esperance. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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